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Plainfield High School

950 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,925 students in grades 9-12, Plainfield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,925 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 68% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Plainfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Plainfield High School's student population of 1,925 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,925 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Plainfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainfield High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2144 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Plainfield High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plainfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plainfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Plainfield High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Plainfield High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
82%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Plainfield High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Plainfield High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Plainfield High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Plainfield High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Plainfield High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
68%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Plainfield High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plainfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plainfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainfield High School's ranking?
Plainfield High School is ranked #2144 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Plainfield High School often compared to?
Plainfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Plainfield High School, South Plainfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainfield High School?
The graduation rate of Plainfield High School is 68%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Plainfield High School?
1,925 students attend Plainfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Plainfield High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainfield High School?
Plainfield High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plainfield High School offer ?
Plainfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Plainfield High School part of?
Plainfield High School is part of Plainfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,925 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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